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On October 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 5:55 pm to 5:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-045 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: [This was the original start of conversation 11-44, which has been merged with conversation 11-45.] The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 287-24] Request for call to Thelma C. ("Pat") Nixon The President talked with Thelma C. ("Pat") Nixon. [See Conversation No. 287-25] [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/12/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [011-047- W003] [Duration: 43s] Baltimore Orioles game - Mrs. Nixon attendance - First pitch - Reception The President's schedule - Pakistani ambassador - Dinner. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator.